Which range forms the northern edge of the Guadalquivir valley and separates Andalusia from the Meseta?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Sierra Morena
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Sierra Morena is one of the main systems of mountain ranges in Spain. It stretches for 450 kilometres from east to west across the south of the Iberian Peninsula, forming the southern border of the Meseta Central plateau and providing the watershed between the valleys of the Guadiana to the north and the west, and the Guadalquivir to the south. Answer: The Sierra Morena. Why not the others: The Sierra de Guadarrama, The Montes de Toledo, and The Sierra Nevada are other prominent mountain systems and ranges situated across the Iberian Peninsula.
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